City building permits · May 2026
Denver Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Denver, Colorado — 262 units in May 2026, 6,364 over the last 12 months — latest month -47.6% vs. a year earlier.
262
Units (latest month)
37
Single-family units
225
Multifamily (5+) units
$52,034,502
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 6,364 units permitted · latest month -47.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 37 | 14.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 225 | 85.9% |
| All units | 262 | 100% |
Denver building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Denver, Colorado?+
262 new residential units were authorized in Denver in May 2026, and 6,364 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Denver permitting?+
In May 2026, 37 single-family and 225 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 85.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Denver's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.